iRacing

1st i wanna say my hours played is completely wrong. raced for 4 months. roughly 300+ hrs spent.
now the review.
sub based , then huge pay walls after the sub. you pay for everything, Cars, tracks, hosting a race. (example: after getting out of rookies class 7 of 9 races in D class are paid tracks. plus the price of the car if you choose to not race the cookie cutter cars you get in your sub. that $13US every week if you dont alrdy own the track.) Safety points system is bad in terms of getting points off for someone hitting you.
I do enjoy the game and it is the best IMO for the genre but the pay walls are hard to get by. totaled up $2000+ US for all tracks and cars.

Again I do enjoy the game but DLC prices after a SUB fee is too much for my broke self.

the next best thing to being in a real race car, it was amazing to me of the amount of detail in the cars and tracks.

There's completely no competition when it comes to a full racing platform. You can race at any time of day, in pretty much whatever you want, and there will be like-minded folks around your skill range doing the same, competing. Stewarding via the protest system works well *enough*. Only downsides here are the $$$, and the lack of Linux support ;) .

Really fun driving all the different types of cars all over the world

Oval racer here. Good game with a bad playerbase. The draft physics are too lenient so you can catch up within a lap if you are 1.5 seconds behind someone on a mile+ track. This will be abused by players that go into a corner and dump you. I like this game but literally 5 races in a row (so far) today I led the most laps and was dumped or attempted to be dumped in the final 10th of the race.

There needs to be more severe consequences for collision than safety rating.

iRacing isn’t great for casual gamers because of the expense with the subscription fees and the extra costs for cars and tracks. It’s also really hard to get into, since the game’s so focused on realism that it can feel like you’re constantly messing up. Plus, the graphics are good, but it feels kind of plain compared to other racing games that have cooler environments and can make it more immersive.

car go vroom vroom and is very real to life

much car. very real. fun.

Great learning experience for new racers like me.

You can reasonably feed a small suburb for a month in my country for what it costs to buy the content needed if you plan to maintain any sort of relevance iRacing.

most realistic sim youll get its basically Assetto Corsa with gamemodes LOL

I hate the fact that when you pay a subscription through steam it will NOT let you play for 24 hours after it was paid. Has anyone else had this problem?

Ignoring the purchasing model, this game is just consistently causing pain

- Cars love oversteering, its worse than forza
- You can't PRACTICE in PRACTICE SESSIONS without getting punished with your rating for mistakes
- Driving slightly backwards on the track in qualifying where YOURE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE TRACK will immediately disqualify you from the actual race with penalties
- The leagues with "free content" (aka included in the subscription and not bought additionally $13-15 per item) are plagued with people who constantly cause massive incidents
- You being somehow involved in a crash, even if you are not the cause and had no way to dodge, e.g. someone not braking in a U turn crashing right into you full speed, will still give you a massive punishment in safety rating and theres nothing you can do about it
- You are forced to use your legal name in-game, they used the name in my billing address, you also can't hide it to stream the game
- Graphics are extremely outdated by now, other games like AC and LMU make this look like it comes from stone age. This also means that VR doesn't feel immersive at all because of how bad the game looks

To sum this game up you're constantly getting punished no matter what you do

Its cheaper than real race I think?

The BEST true racing simulator. Hands down!

Ridiculous pricing model and Steam doesn't properly track hours due to (I assume) some desync with their launcher. One of those games where you end up paying hundreds of dollars to play a video game against people who think every race is make or break. As soon as you're out of Rookie class you best expect to be shelling out cold hard cash for almost every car and map going forward. Subscription + macrotransactions is next level greedy

its good but costs too much

the best sim on nowdays, but this is very competitive, so if youre used to need for speed or other arcade game, go to assetto (ac 1) before buying this. it'll be easier to get used to realistic handling of a car.

dont buy this game on steam its always an issue trying to update its so annoying

race time baby lots of goofs bump n lower levels but just start in pit till you move up

To say the business model is predatory would be a massive understatement but wow is it good

worst penalty system ever and that for a monthly paid game + the staff is really ridiculous unfair and everything besides logic choices !!

If you like cars simulators you have to play this game. Really good physics, good community and it's very fun.

Great game. Absolutely dogshit pricing model. Cars and tracks more expensive than the subscription itself.

There are far better racing sims out there, in every aspect like force feedback, tire model, graphics, sound, even AI. The only thing that speaks for iRacing is the size of the online player base. You can always find a lobby to drive in, BUT do not automatically expect other drivers to be clean at all. And remember, you have to buy every car and track that you want to use, on top of a monthly fee. When you don't pay monthly anymore, you won't even be able to drive offline with AI in the cars and on the tracks you bought.

The launcher is completely broken and won't update on Steam. For the small fortune i pay for the service i expect full functionality.

at fist i was getting abused by neandrethals but then i became a profetional driver to lose to a 12 year old future f1 10x world champion

DO NOT BUY WITH STEAM! Its horrible, auto renew doesnt work, you can try paying for days and it just wont update. You have to use their launcher anyways so there is NO advantage! please never link steam to Iracing profile.

As neat as it is that you can race against other people in a variety of different car types, unfortunately because this game is made using the nascar 2003 engine(seriously) cars will lose traction way too easily and be unrecoverable, the latest tire model is just a bandaid solution and isnt actually realistic. Also most people drive like absolute idiots on this service, pulling the dumbest shit last lap like they are racing for an F1 championship, and you cannot punish them unless you want to save the replay wait an entire hour then report the idiot. Joke game tbh

iRacing is a pretty dang good physics engine with every single other aspect of it being about 10 years antiquated, most notably the cringe-worthy elitist community. The SR system would be good in theory, if it actually worked, alas you are subject to lackluster net-code handing out penalty points and victims receive equal punishment to griefers. Their "solution" to this a user submitted protest system, so you can pass around video clips like a bunch of 12 year olds watching role-play twitch streams. The player base is suffering massively.. at PEAK hours, you can expect less 1000 registered racers. Now split that 1000 between Oval/Sport/Formula/Dirt series.. Now split those splits between different car series and you are left with about 8 different cars you can race (unless you want to race alone).. i hope you enjoy those 8 cars, half of them are Rookie series. Now split that even smaller split up between different IR rating (and the races only run at an hourly or bi-hourly interval for most series ;) If you subscription lapses, you cannot even VIEW the available series, let alone use your simulator for single player/practice (and i didn't even mention the hundreds you will need to spend to compete in a full season series).

You pay monthly 15 euro and u only got the worst cars in the game with the worst racing maps, if u wanna play with a better or the best car, u have to pay for 1 car minimum 10-20 euro, if u want to play on another map u have to pay for 1 map 10-20 euro also... The game is good, but not the best and if you dont wanna spend 100-200 euro/month for enjoy the game, this is not the game for you! This is more like a pay simulator.
I recommend Assetto Corsa series if you want the best sim racing game.

Great SIM, love the statistics and progression.

Most realistic and competitive racing simulator from a racing driver

iRacing has firmly established itself as a premier racing simulator, offering an unparalleled experience for motorsport enthusiasts and professional drivers alike. Since its launch in 2008, it has continually evolved, setting the benchmark for realism and competitive online racing.

Unmatched Realism and Physics

At the core of iRacing's appeal is its commitment to authenticity. The simulator employs advanced physics models to replicate the nuances of real-world racing, providing users with a highly realistic driving experience. This dedication to detail has made iRacing a preferred platform for professional drivers seeking virtual practice environments.

Comprehensive Content and Continuous Updates

iRacing boasts an extensive selection of cars and tracks, meticulously laser-scanned to ensure precise replication of their real-world counterparts. The platform regularly introduces new content and features, such as the recent addition of realistic rain physics, enhancing the depth and immersion of the racing experience.

Robust Online Community and Competitive Environment

The platform's structured licensing system ensures that drivers compete against others of similar skill levels, fostering fair and competitive racing. This system, combined with a strong emphasis on clean driving, has cultivated a community of dedicated sim racers who value both competition and camaraderie.

Professional Endorsements and eSports Integration

iRacing's authenticity has attracted professional drivers and racing teams, integrating the simulator into training regimens and eSports competitions. The platform hosts official virtual racing series, such as the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, further bridging the gap between virtual and real-world racing.

Conclusion

For those seeking a highly realistic and immersive racing simulator, iRacing stands out as a top choice. Its unwavering commitment to authenticity, continuous content updates, and vibrant online community make it a worthwhile investment for serious sim racers.

Incredible waste of money $75 a year plus buying every track and car you want to use outside of rookies and d class is a joke. I can understand why people put up with this when there was no alternative in the past, but today with ACC being what its is and AC evo releasing soon there is no possible way to justify the pricing of a game that has been surpassed in most measures by its contemporaries. This sim should be the subscription fee at most and nothing more or free and charge for cars and tracks not both.

Best racing simulator available. It is expensive but its impossible to play other titles after playing this. Nothing else feels as good.

only made for rich people
and there,s way to many jack offs with money
if you want to race with people that care nothing for waist or ramming into you even though they cant turn the corner doing so then this is the game for you it is very intence when you get a good match very well made would be great if they could get rammers out they have a ai course for training you can buy but no ai on monitering the rich fools i,m uninstalling glad i only bought one month

A Very Realistic Racing Simulator with great racing action. Would 100% totally recommend.

alot of fun
able to pratice set ups
learn what cars what on differnt tracks.

매우 재밌고 타이어 그립이 현실적이라고 볼 수 있음. 시스템과 게임 자체는 구시대적일 수 있으나 다른 멀티플레이 레이스보다 완성도가 좋고 레이팅에 따라 환경이 깔끔함

I love sim racing...I hate iRacing...but it's "OK" sometimes. If I weren't a ball joint deep into this already, I'd have quit already. The free content is free cause they couldn't sell it to you. The rest of the content is pricey and it adds up quickly. For sports car racing, Assetto Corsa & Assetto Corsa Competitizione are equally as good at a fraction of the cost. Figure out what kind of racing you're into and choose a platform based off of that.

This game is BAD!
Im sorry to say it, with all the fanboys around. But this has been THE WORST racing experience ive had so far.
There is the netcode that sucks. The outdated graphics are OK, if it didnt take such a toll on your FPS for no reason. And then the tires model.. If you were to drive on the edge, fine. But if you were to cross the edge by a milimeter, YOUR GONE. No way of catching it.
Penalty system is a joke. Just drive a clean race, and push your opponent in the last corner and its beneficial.
And dont get me started on all the crashes, amateur drivers, plus netcode problems means chaos in every turn. I dont reccomend this game to anyone. Go play Assetto Corsa or Raceroom because there your actually can enjoy your time. Thank me later!!

The FFB, the physics and the sound are great, but the pricing model is horrible, especially if you have to pay the full subscription price + cars + maps... Recommending this game feels wrong, but the competition is lacking right now.

Tried it for 3,74 euro, played it for around 2 weeks and got above 2000 iRating in the first 5 days. Without paying $13 for each car and $16 for each track, there is not much to do. On the formula side, you cant race anything faster than the Formula 1600. Once I got above 2000 iRating, I was usually placed in the top split, which meant playing againts people anywhere between 2000 and 7000 iRating, which is not much fun as a rookie.
The positives:
-the driving
-the matchmaking progression system

The negatives:
-paid cars and tracks on top of a subscription system is outrageous (it would be acceptable if it was only the cars in my opinion, but there are so many tracks you would have to buy)
-the matchmaking placing players from literally any continent into american servers would cause some players to blip in and out of existence every few seconds
-the crash physics seemed a bit exeggerated and sometimes they were completely broken (cars stuck inside each other after a crash for example)
-the graphics look really outdated, but the framerate is similar to ACC on High settings, which looks much better

Overall, the high prices are the main factor. You can buy the Ultimate bundle of Asetto Corsa Competizione for 60 euros on sale and keep it forever, while all your paid content (which can easily go above 500) on iRacing is useless if you are not actively subscribed.

Get penalised for trying to avoid crashes and go off track for one millisecond, welcome to iRacing.

crash and burn mostly people getting back on track no one in rookie cares just like no rules public

That ticker is not right, I've got 20+ hours in and yes, I was an iRenting hater thinking you are paying a subscription for the content but no. You are paying for well curated races, keeping tally of your race history, full servers and someone to put seasons together and Steward the results. In this light, it's still FAR to expensive and feature lacking to be taken seriously unless you use a small army of 3rd party apps which is silly. Just give me a fully functioning sim.

On a positive note, if the Nascar game they are releasing in '25 is as good and has the range of cars that iRacing does we're in great shape

so far i believe that it is the best one in sim racing by far!!!!
really complete the things you can learn to!!
love it

Iracing is great if you are looking for a well-maintained live sim racing experience that actually does something about players and their bad behavior online.

Fun game (if you have money)
variety of different multiplayer servers
lots of cars and tracks
good game but couldnt afford so i stick to acc
would recommend if you have the money